Psalm 15:1-2(KJV)
Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.
In our anchored Scripture, the Psalmist listed the requirements to enjoy constant fellowship with the Lord. It is confirmed from Scripture that the upright, who is not slanderous, who do not perpetrate evil against others, but who stand against evil people and honor God, who is truthful, trustworthy and is not fraudulent, have his or her place reserved in Heaven. It is important to know that we live in a generation where multitudes of people are running in the wrong direction, but Divine wisdom demands that we do not follow the multitude in the wrong direction and miss Heaven. Exodus 23:2 says “Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment:”
Living a godly life is one of the non-negotiable qualities for success in life and destiny. Godly character is having our thoughts, words and actions to flow in line with the Word of God. When we take a stand for God even when we are alone and live according to His Standards without compromise, He is pleased with us! It is all that God desires from us. The lifestyle of godly character is a lifter of people. It is uprightness of life that lifted Abraham, Joseph, Samuel and Daniel and positioned them in the realm of relevance in their generation. Many desire to be the best but lack godly character, they lack integrity. It is written in Proverbs 11:3 “The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.” Godly character of uprightness guides life and destiny. It assists you to know the best way to go in life.
Beloved, as a Christian, you must make up your mind to stand out for God and speak against the ungodly work of darkness wherever you find yourself. Every time you notice that you said something that is not true or you acted in ways that were not sincere, repent promptly. Insist on the truth at all cost and never sleep over a lie or any other sin because no one knows when Jesus will come. Today, make up your mind to be upright in all your ways in order to end right up. Whenever you are confronted with situations or challenges of life and there is a need to make a choice, it is important that you stand for the truth. Remember, the profits of uprightness far outweigh any gain of iniquity, make the choice to stand for God. Receive the grace from God to maintain upright character in Jesus’ Name.
O Lord, help me to focus on the things that really matter in life and remove every distraction from my life in Jesus’ Name.